Month guide · Manila · Philippines
Manila in July
What July is really like in Manila: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
July is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 22 rainy days and roughly 12.9 hours of daylight. Wet and stormy, with typhoon risk; flooding can paralyse traffic.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 22
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in July
July is the 6th-warmest month in Manila: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 22 of its 31 days. Compared with June (33°C (91°F)), July is cooler; by August highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:35
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 18:29
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
Hot dry season (March–May). Hot, sunny days peaking in April and May; Holy Week empties the city and fills the beaches.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes July one of the better-value months to book.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Manila, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Binondo
San Sebastian Church
Combine it with Quiapo, a short walk away; look closely at the columns to see they are metal.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
- History
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Waterfront · Ermita and Malate
Manila Bay sunset
Manila Bay sunsets, with the sun dropping behind ships at anchor and the mountains of Bataan, are famous.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Views
- After dark
- Photo spot
Historic site · Binondo
Manila Chinese Cemetery
Go with a guide or arrange one at the entrance; the grounds are large and easy to get lost in.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
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Street · Binondo
Escolta Street
Once Manila's most fashionable shopping street, Escolta still has early-20th-century Beaux-Arts and Art Deco buildings such as the First United Building, where small creative shops, cafés and markets have opened as part of a heritage revival.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
- History
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 25°C and 22 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Manila?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, December–March are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Manila?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Wet and stormy, with typhoon risk; flooding can paralyse traffic.
+How warm is Manila in July?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Manila in July?
Expect rain on about 22 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.